Applied Generative AI

Catalog description

In this computer science course students will explore applications of artificial intelligence technologies, with a focus on recent/modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) topics such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Topics include the history and capabilities of AI, prompt engineering, building chat applications, AI-assisted coding and software development, agentic AI and tool use (including agent swarms), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and retrieval systems, domain-specific applications in enterprise/business settings, domain specific applications in science settings, and ethics, safety, and responsible use of AI. With the rapid evolution of AI, it is anticipated that other current topics will supplement this list. Emphasis is placed on creating systems that utilize and apply AI technologies to address real world challenges.